Jamie Oliver’s crackin’ crab bricks are a perfect one to make for parties and dinner appetisers. The salad and salsa perfectly complement the crispy bricks.
Not to mention, this recipe is part of his 15-minute meals, which means you can have delicious briks in just 15 minutes. I made these crab bites at a party at my house in less than half an hour. Everybody loved it!
To make crackin’ crab briks, mix the crabmeat and harissa along with chopped preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander. Fill inside filo pastry sheets.
Shape them like playing cards and cook in olive oil until crisp. Make the sauce and the salsa, and serve the briks with them.
To make your own unique version of crackin’ crab briks, use fresh crab meat instead of canned. You can also add other fresh seafood, such as shrimp or lobster, to the dish.
If you want a more traditional crackin’ crab briks recipe, you can use bread crumbs or crackers to bind the ingredients together. It will give the dish a crunchier texture.
When it comes to serving your crackin’ crab briks, you can serve them over a salad or with steamed vegetables on the side.
This was a quick and short recipe. Find the complete recipe along with other information like ingredients and nutritional information below. Before you proceed with the recipe, check out the list of other Jamie Oliver recipes.
Other Jamie Oliver Recipes That You Can Try
- Jamie Oliver Toad In The Hole
- Jamie Oliver Chicken Nuggets
- Jamie Oliver Gazpacho
- Jamie Oliver’s Beef Stew
- Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Jamie Oliver Apple Crumble
- Jamie Oliver Bolognese
- Jamie Oliver Broccoli Pasta
- Jamie Oliver Steak Marinade
What Equipment Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks?
- Pan – Cook the brik with olive oil in a pan until crisp, and toast the caraway seed for a minute.
- Bowl – In a bowl, mix the crabmeat, harissa, chopped preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander for the salsa.
- Salad Bowl – In a salad bowl, add the reserved fennel tops and grated bulb with chopped mint leaves.
- Filo Pastry Layout Sheet – In a filo pastry layout sheet, add the salad mixture and give it the shape of playing cards.
- Knife – Chop the herbs and lemon using a sharp knife for the recipe.
- Grater – Grate the tomato using a grater for the salsa.
- Chopping Board – Chop the herbs and lemon on a chopping board for fine cutting.
- Spatula – Toss the salad until the couscous is well coated with a spatula.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks?
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 25 Minutes |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks?
For The Briks
- Pot-Caught Crabmeat – Prepare the briks mixture by adding crab meat, as it is soft, delicate, and sweet in taste.
- Harissa – Add harissa sauce for the briks to get a very peppery and smoky flavour with a kick of citrus.
- Lemons – Add chopped lemon to the mixture to help tenderise meat, making it even tastier.
- Spring Onions – Add chopped onions to make the meat tender, giving sweetness to the brik.
- Fresh Coriander – Add chopped coriander that pairs well with rich meat, a it will lend citrusy, nutty, and warmth against the sweet flavour of the crabmeat.
- Olive Oil – In a pan, add the brik, and cook until crispy with the olive oil.
For The Salad
- Couscous – I have used couscous, a dried and cracked pasta, for the salad as it has a nutty and sweet flavour that pairs perfectly with meat.
- Sun-Dried Tomato Puree – Tomato purée is used to add sweetness, flavour, and thickness to the salad.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Add olive oil over the salad to protect the nutrients of the ingredients.
- Pomegranate – Top your salad with pomegranate fruit to add a kick of ‘sweetness’ and ‘sourness’.
- Lemon – Freshly squeeze lemon juice over the salad to add bright, tangy flavours in every bite.
- Bulb Fennel – Add reserved fennel tops and grated bulb to the bowl for a sweet liquorice-like taste and scent to the salad.
- Caraway Seeds – Toast caraway seeds to add a sharp, stimulating aroma, and a nutty, bittersweet sharpness with a hint of citrus and anise to the salad.
- Mint – Top your salad with chopped mint to add sweetness.
- Salt – Sprinkle salt over the salad to enhance its flavour.
For The Salsa And Serving
- Lemon – Add lemon juice to help preserve salsa, adding sharpness.
- Tomato – Add grated tomato to a bowl to thicken the salsa.
- Olive Oil – Drizzle oil on the salsa to intensify its flavour and thicken the texture of the salsa.
- Ginger – Ginger will add a warm, pungent, and peppery flavour that works so well with meats and salad.
- Salt – Prepare your salsa by adding salt to draw out the moisture from the tomatoes.
- Black Pepper – Sprinkle black pepper on the salsa to add heat.
Steps To Make Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks
1. Let’s Play With The Cards
In a bowl, mix the crabmeat and harissa along with chopped preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander.
In a filo pastry layout sheet, add this mixture, and give them the shape of playing cards.
2. Cook The Salsa
In a pan, add the brik and olive oil. Cook it until crisp. Then, add caraway seeds to the pan and toast them for a minute.
In another bowl, add couscous, boiling water, tomato puree, and a pinch of salt. Mix it properly and cover the bowl.
3. Let’s Do Salsa With Salad
In a salad bowl, add the reserved fennel tops and grated bulb. Then, chop the leaves of mint and add them on top. Squeeze the lemon juice and add olive oil with salt over the mixture.
In a separate bowl, add grated tomato and ginger, salt, pepper, lemon juice, with olive oil. Mix them.
Add the salad in the middle of the couscous and then top it with pomegranate. Sprinkle the fennel tops, and pop the crab bricks on a board.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 457 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
How Will Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Look And Taste?
JamiOliver’ser crackin’ crab sticks are crunchier in texture. These crunchy pastry parcels are the star. I have used a filling of tasty crab, mixed with fabulous North African flavours; spicy, lemony, and unbelievably good.
It is served with a super simple tomato salsa and a fragrant couscous salad, topped with grated fennel and pops of pomegranate.
Printable Version
Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, mix the crabmeat and harissa along with chopped preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander.
- In a filo pastry layout sheet, add this mixture, and give them the shape of playing cards.
- In a pan, add the brik and olive oil. Cook it until crisp. Then, add caraway seeds to the pan and toast it for a minute.
- In another bowl, add couscous, boiling water, tomato puree, and a pinch of salt. Mix it properly and cover the bowl.
- In a salad bowl, add the reserved fennel tops and grated bulb. Then, chop the leaf of mint and add them on the top. Squeeze the lemon juice and add olive oil with salt over the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, add grated tomato and ginger, salt, pepper, lemon juice with olive oil. Mix them together.
- Add the salad in the middle of couscous and then top it with pomegranate. Sprinkle the fennel tops, pop the crab bricks on a board.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are crab briks?
Crab briks are a type of seafood dish that is popular in many parts of the world. They consist of crab meat that is wrapped in a thin pastry shell and then fried.
Where do they come from?
There is no one specific origin for crab briks, as they are found in many different cultures. However, they are most commonly associated with the cuisine of Southeast Asia.
How do you make them?
The process of making crab briks is relatively simple. First, the crab meat is wrapped in a thin pastry shell. Next, the brie is fried in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
What do they taste like?
Crab briks have a unique flavour that is both savoury and sweet. The Crab meat is succulent and slightly sweet, while the crispy pastry shell provides a contrast in texture.
Are they healthy?
While crab briks are not necessarily unhealthy, they are not considered to be a particularly healthy dish. This is because they are fried and typically high in calories.
Conclusion
This was all about this recipe! If you have any suggestions or queries that you’d like to share, mention them in the comments. I’ll try to get back to you as soon as possible. Till then, happy eating!
